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This man holds the record for most consecutive stolen bases without getting caught. He got 50 straight across the 1989-90 seasons.
A. Vince Coleman
B. Nolan Ryan
C. Mark Langston
D. Roger Clemens
Who is Vince Coleman?
In 2023, he was the only player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and collect 70 steals in one regular season.
A. Mookie Betts
B. Aaron Judge
C. Shohei Ohtani
D. Ronald Acuna Jr.
The 1927 Pirates may be best remembered for being swept by the Yankees in the World Series. However, the Pirates had two Hall of Fame players on their World Series roster who didn’t play a single game in the series. Name these two benchwarmers.
A. Walter Johnson and Ted Williams
B. Greg Maddux and Lou Gehrig
C. Kiki Cuyler and Joe Cronin
D. Rickey Henderson and Pedro Martínez
Who is Kiki Cuyler and Joe Cronin?
This is when the first MLB game was played. On May 4th of this year, the game was between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas.
A. 1831
B. 1851
C. 1871
D. 1881
What is 1871?
An official MLB baseball has this many stitches that are made by hand.
A. 116
B. 216
C. 316
D. 416
What is 216?
These two players in Astros history had 200 or more hits in a season.
A. Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman
B. George Springer and Alex Bregman
C. Jose Altuve and Craig Biggio
D. Carlos Correa and Justin Verlander
Who is Jose Altuve and Craig Biggio?
This player holds the record for most home runs hit in their career.
A. Alex Rodriguez
B. Mickey Mantle
C. Walter Johnson
D. Barry Bonds
Who is Barry Bonds?
In 1980, this Astros pitcher started the All-Star Game then played only one MLB game the rest of his career? Due to suffering a career-ending stroke soon afterward.
A. Nolan Ryan
B. Jerry Reuss
C. Mike Hampton
D. J.R. Richard
Who is J.R. Richard?
This man holds the nickname “Father of Baseball”
A. James Naismith
B. Henry Chadwick
C. Walter Camp
D. Ebenezer Cobb Morley
Who is Henry Chadwick?
This is the oldest professional baseball park in the US. It was built in 1910, but is only used for special events now.
A. Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama
B. Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
C. Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
D. Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
What is Rickwood Field in Birmingham Alabama?
He is the only player in history to hit a walk-off-inside-the-park grand slam home run on July 25, 1956, off Cubs pitcher Jim Brosnan.
A. Roberto Clemente
B. Christian Yelich
C. Aaron Judges
D. Shohei Ohtani
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This player currently holds the most grand slams hit in MLB history.
A. Aaron Judge
B. Alex Rodriguez
C. Freddie Freeman
D. Mookie Betts
Who is Alex Rodriguez?
This 300-game winner accumulated the same number of hits at the plate as he did wins on the mound. He amassed 363 victories and 363 base hits in his 21-year career, split proportionately among the three teams he played for: Braves (356 wins/356 hits); Mets (4/4) and Giants (3/3). He also matched wins and hits in his postseason appearances (4/4).
A. Warren Spahn
B. Mickey Mantle
C. Ty Cobb
D. Barry Bonds
Who is Warren Spahn?
This player signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, including a $75 million signing bonus, making it the largest deal in professional sports history.
A. Shohei Ohtani
B. Juan Soto
C. Blake Snell
D. Aaron Judge
Who is Juan Soto?
This is the oldest active MLB stadium still in regular use. It opened in 1912.
A. Oakland Coliseum (Oakland Athletics)
B. Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox)
C. Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs)
D. Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers)
What is Fenway Park?
This team holds the highest all-time win-loss percentage in MLB history; with a percentage of .569.
A. Mets
B. Dodgers
C. Brewers
D. Yankees
Who are the Yankees?
This player hit the longest verified home run in professional baseball history. The ball launched at 582 feet. He was on the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs when he hit the homer.
A. Joey Meyer
B. Giancarlo Stanton
C. Brooks Robinson
D. Mark McGwire
Who is Joey Meyer?
This pitcher threw 14 consecutive scoreless innings in All-Star competition. His scoreless streak began with the 1964 All-Star Game and continued to 1971. He allowed just 2 runs in 18 innings pitched over eight All-Star appearances.
A. Juan Marichal
B. Roger Clemens
C. Cy Young
D. Jackie Robinson
Who is Juan Marichal?
This team is the oldest team in MLB, forming in 1870.
A. Atlanta Braves
B. Cincinnati Reds
C. Chicago Cubs
D. Pittsburgh Pirates
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
This was the name of the classic ballpark that was demolished when the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.
A. Ebbets Field
B. Arlington Stadium
C. Wrigley Field
D. Oakland Coliseum
What is Ebbets Field?
He is the only player to play for all four original expansion franchises and ONLY those franchises?Pitching for the Angels and Rangers (who entered the AL in 1961 as expansion franchises) and Mets and Astros (who began play in 1962 in the NL).
A. Babe Ruth
B. Ted Williams
C. Nolan Ryan
D. Willie Mays
Who is Nolan Ryan?
This position player has the most gold gloves in MLB history.
A. Ty Cobb
B. Juan Soto
C. Brooks Robinson
D. Babe Ruth
Who is Brooks Robinson?
In 1890, he was the first player to reach 100 career home runs.
A. Babe Ruth
B. Jackie Robinson
C. Bobby Bonds
D. Harry Stovey
Who is Harry Stovey?
This current franchise was the first baseball team established in the MLB.
A. Milwaukee Brewers
B. Atlanta Braves
C. Chicago Cubs
D. Philadelphia Phillies
Who are the Atlanta Braves?
This player is the only pitcher to throw a perfect game in World Series history.
A. Justin Verlander
B. Roger Clemens
C. Walter Johnson
D. Don Larsen
Who is Don Larsen?